Utilizing Your Outside Space

Especially this autumn, it's more important than ever to utilize that outdoor space for as long as possible. If you're wanting to visit with family, neighbors and friends then you are considering how best to proceed as the weather turns more chilly. One possible option is to be sure to maximize the outdoor space of your home or apartment.

Designer Terry Lin has several suggestions on how to expand your social distancing during the pandemic. She suggests everything from best color choices, to best materials to make your place warm and welcoming but also to endure the elements. Mostly, Terry encourages choices to make your life easier, because as she said you want to think about what are the impediments keeping you from entertaining outside, and then remove those obstacles so you can make the most of your social time - something that is invaluable to all of us particularly during fall 2020.

Designing and creating a warm and welcoming environment in your backyard can also boost the potential resale of your home. Right now, more than ever the ability to expand outdoors is a high priority on many buyers minds.